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China, Partners Co-host Traditional Medicine Event During World Health Assembly

China, alongside Malaysia, Nepal, Saudi Arabia, and Seychelles, co-hosted a side event on traditional medicine for the first time on Tuesday at the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva. The event aimed to promote the integration of traditional medicine into national health systems, support universal health coverage, advance the Sustainable Development Goals. It will contribute…

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China Slams U.S. Bullying Egypt Over Suez Canal Access Demands

China on Wednesday opposed bullying of Egypt after U.S President Donald Trump demanded American vessels’ free-of-charge passage through the Suez Canal and Panama Canal. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman, Lin Jian said Beijing firmly supports the Egyptian government and people in safeguarding their sovereignty, legitimate rights and interests. While, it opposes any acts or words of…

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China Urges Philippines To Stop Sending Wrong Signals To Taiwan

China has urged Philippines to stop sending wrong signals to separatist forces seeking “Taiwan independence.’’ Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for China’s State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said this at a news conference in Beijing on Wednesday. He said this while answering questions on a Philippine media report that the Philippine government had relaxed restrictions on interactions…

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China Updates Tax Refund Policy For Foreign Tourists

China has updated its tax refund policy for foreign tourists, shifting from a refund-upon-departure policy to a refund-upon-purchase model, the State Taxation Administration (STA) says. The STA said on Tuesday that under the new refund-upon-purchase policy, foreign visitors could instantly claim Value Added Tax (VAT) rebates at tax-free stores. It said the policy would enable…

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